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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.55, 22,823.64 and 5,852.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.55, 22,823.64 and 5,852.39 is: 8,779.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.55 : 22,823.64 = 5,852.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.55/22,823.64 = 5,852.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.55x = 22,823.64 × 5,852.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.55x = 133,572,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,572,728.38/15,214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,779.28

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